* 5 suspects arrested, undergoing interrogation
The Police in Jigawa State have confirmed the killing of one person during a clash between members of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and People Democratic Party (PDP) in Maigatari town, Maigatari Local Government Area.
The confirmation was contained in a statement issued in Dutse by the Jigawa Police Command Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), DSP Lawal Shi’isu Adam.
The statement read: “On Friday 10th February 2023 at about 18:20 hours while the PDP gubernatorial candidate was at Maigatari for a political campaign rally.
“As they arrived APC secretariat, clashes erupted between the supporters of the two political parties, and the Santuraki Vanguard attacked one Abdullahi Isyaku aged 35 of Gangare quarters in Maigatari town.”
The statement continued: “The victim was rushed to Gumel General Hospital, but he later died while receiving treatment.”
DSP Adam said: “Five suspects were arrested and investigation is ongoing at the State’s Criminals Investigation Department, in the Command Headquarters.”